Traveling Back in Time: The Best Flea Markets

It’s probably the easiest ways of traveling back in time: visiting a really good flea market. You can touch things, hear the noises old furniture makes and yes, even smell this special scent vintage furniture has.But what makes a flea market to a really good one? Private sellers, unique products with history, fair prices and an ambience we feel comfortable with. Tips from friends, flea market specialists and bloggers are great when hunting for new favorite pieces.

Flea Market Tips in Hamburg

Katri Hoffman: Owner of the Etsy Shop Moovi

When: Last Sunday of every month

Where: Else-Rauch-Platz in Hamburg Eimsbüttel

A great flea market in the heart of Hamburg Eimsbüttel. I am often here to look for new treasures for my vintage-shop »Moovi «. After hunting great pieces, I normally meet neighbours or friends here to chat or have a coffee.

Since there are no commercial sellers on that market, you can find great things at a small price. I recently found a gorgeous vintage table lamp with pink glass, which I sold in my shop right away. Always welcome are city district initiatives, social organisations and federations. Also, kids can sell their toys here (without a fee) – it is pretty fun to watch the little ones already trading and bargaining.

Flea Market Tips in Berlin

JENNY SCHÜSSLING

Jenny Schüssling: BlogMakeitBoho

When: Every Sunday from 7am-2pm

Where: Nonnendammallee 13513599 Berlin

Most of the people living in Berlin probably haven’t heard of this flea market on Nonnendammallee. It is just around the corner of metro station Paulsternstraße on the METRO parking lot. Luckily there is a roofing, so the flea market can take place the whole year. You will find a wild mixture of private sellers, young women selling their wardrobe pieces, older people with homegrown vegetables and plants as well as all kind of jumble. Always there: traders who sell gorgeous interior from house dissolutions. I got a original Beni Ourain rug for just 30 euro and a bamboo bar cart for just 10 euro there. Unfortunately, there is just one booth with coffee and some Turkish snacks.

Flea Market Tips in Paris

Elodie Love: Floral & Decoration Blogger @madame_love

Where: Puces de Vanves (in the South of Paris)

When: Open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) without exception between 07:00 and 14:00

Flea markets are a real tradition in Paris but my favorite one is the one situated at Porte de Vanves. This flea market is the most confidential one in Paris, even if it has around 380 booths. The bigger markets are in Saint-Ouen and Montreuil. For me, it is also the most charming one and the one where you can make the best deals. You can find a lot of Art Deco furniture, decoration items and some old fabric and garments. The last time I went, I bought a very cute dollhouse tea set for my daughter. Sometimes, when the sun is shining, musicians are playing live music on the street.

Flea Market Tips in Amsterdam

Beau Colin: Designer and Brand Strategist beaucolin.com, @whatbeaudoes

When: Monday until Saturday from 9:30 - 18:00

Where: Waterlooplein market

It’s the oldest flea market in Amsterdam, it’s located on the Waterloo Square (Waterlooplein) and surrounded by nice cafés and shops. Formerly and originally, it was a Jewish market, but now you can find beautiful handmade items and vintage there. It’s good to know that it can get quite busy, so I’d recommend you to go early if you really want to go hunting for those precious vintage items. It’s a perfect spot to start your day!

Flea Market Tips in Dresden

Anna Gnörich: Blog Bildhübschbildhuebschfashion.com

When: Almost every Saturday, have a look on their website for details.

Where: Elbeflohmarkt at Albertbrücke, Käthe-Kollwitz-Ufer

This flea market is probably no secret anymore, but still always worth a visit. It is directly next to the river Elbe and includes a great view. You will find all kind of furniture, decoration and clothing here, also some people selling their homegrown vegetables and fruits as well as pretty delicate bakery from time to time. Young and old, private sellers and some antiquetraders are here, meaning you have the best conditions to hunt great treasures. And the prices are fair. The East German history of that area plays a big role on that market: You will find different ceramics, decoration and even clothing from that time, as well as old remains from Russia. If you ask (or sometimes you don’t even have to), you will get to hear great stories from back in the days. I always try to go there when I am in Dresden and normally buy something there too.

Flea Market Tips in Copenhagen

Melitta Capolei: Production assistant

When: Every first Sunday of the month

Where: Købmagergade 52, 1150 Copenhagen

Copenhagen has a lot of flea markets, unfortunately also a lot of rain. That’s why I prefer the indoor flea market in Stundenterhuset. This place is the right one if you are looking for second hand fashion, accessories and jewelry. You often even find almost new pieces from stylish Copenhagen women at a very good price. There is also a very comfy coffee place in that location. My personal lucky find was an almost new grey cashmere pullover for only 10 euro. Since the flea market has two floors, you should have enough time to see it all.

Flea Market Tips in Dortmund

Anastasia Benko: Stylist & Photographer anastasiabenko.com @ stilzitat

When: Every first Saturday & Sunday of the month.

Where: Dortmund, Emil-Figge-Straße / University

Like with many other things, you can’t always just choose where life is taking you. I ended up in Dortmund. My travels around the world shaped my photographic style. But I often sat in my quiet chamber and dreamt of exotic props from all over the world? If you are thinking: »Well, she can wait for that a long time in Dortmund,« you are wrong! Because all these wonderful things you can see on the picture (except for the gallery print) are from the Dortmund flea market. A fur rug in a fancy colour. An XXL amphora from Asia. Vintage school cards and a vase that reminds of a spaceship. All things you would have to pay a fortune on a flea market in Paris or Brussels. For those who really wish for it or keep their eyes wide open on the Dortmund flea market, dreams of eccentric props come true sometimes!